Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Cannabidiol (CBD) administration is associated with the mitigation of treatment-resistant seizures, according to the findings of several recent clinical trials. In one trial, investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital assessed CBD treatment over a 12-month period in 18 patients with refractory epileptic seizures due to Tuberous sclerosis[Read More…]
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Structure of Primary Cannabinoid Receptor is Revealed
Findings give insight into designing safe and effective cannabinoid medications. The molecular structure of CB1 is shown as a yellow ribbon with the bound stabilizing antagonist AM6538 as orange sticks. The active ingredient in marijuana, THC, is show as yellow sticks.Yekaterina Kadyshevskaya, The Stevens Laboratory, University of Southern California Bethesda,[Read More…]
Sierra Club: EPA Releases Voluntary Guidelines for Oil and Gas Operations
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued voluntary guidelines for oil and gas operations. In response, Sierra Club Staff Attorney Andres Restrepo released the following statement: “We commend the EPA for finalizing its Control Techniques Guidelines for oil and gas operations. These guidelines will help[Read More…]
EPA Postpones Glyphosate Cancer Review Meeting after Letter from CropLife America
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2016. Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed a long-planned Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) on the carcinogenicity of the widely used herbicide glyphosate due to “recent changes in the availability of experts for the peer review panel.” However, as veteran journalist, formerly with Reuters, Carey Gillam[Read More…]
President Obama Speaks About Affordable Care Act, Oct. 20, 2016 (Video & Transcript)
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016 Transcript of Remarks THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Miami! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Well, everybody have a seat. Have a seat. It is good to see all of you! It’s good to be back at Miami-Dade! (Applause.) One of my favorite institutions! (Applause.) Love this school. I[Read More…]
Donald Trump Will Outlaw C-sections if He Becomes President
LAS VEGAS–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016 By Thandisizwe Chimurenga “I don’t know what the f@$* I’m talking about, but I do it very, very well, and you know what? Millions of people love me. My win is going to be HUGE.” So, that time when Donald Trump was debating Hillary Clinton and[Read More…]
Interior Department Announces Broader Plan to Review Management of Lands in Northwestern New Mexico
Unique intra-agency effort will include a comprehensive analysis of oil & gas leasing and management on public and tribal lands in sensitive areas adjacent to Chaco Canyon Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016. To address concerns regarding mineral leasing and development activity adjacent to Chaco[Read More…]
Where the Colorado River Now Runs Dry, New Hope for Wildlife
With cooperation from U.S. and Mexico, regular “pulse flows” could restore an ecological corridor Vermillion Flycatcher. Photo: Camilla Cerea/Audubon COLORADO RIVER DELTA, Mexico -(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016. In 2014, 34 billion gallons of the Colorado River reached the sea, connecting the river through its ancient delta for the first time in[Read More…]
Chicagoland Nurtures Henslow’s Sparrow Rebound New Audubon Study Reveals
Land Management Partnership Brings Imperiled Prairie Bird Back From the Brink Henslow’s Sparrow. Photo: Joshua Clark/Audubon Photography Awards NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016. New findings in a study released by the National Audubon Society indicate that grasslands of the greater Chicago region are contributing significantly to the recovery of threatened[Read More…]
Increase in Visits to Emergency Departments Persists Following Medicaid Expansion
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2016. Visits to hospital emergency departments (EDs) not only jumped by 40% in Oregon after Medicaid coverage was expanded there in 2008—but the increase persisted for at least two years, according to a new study led by health economists at Harvard T.H. Chan School of[Read More…]
